Rhoda's POV
The shrill sound of the alarm still echoed in my ears as the crowd began to grow. I felt every stare, every whisper.
The walls felt like they were closing in.
“Please follow us to the office,” one of the guards said curtly. “We need to resolve this quietly. This is already attracting too much attention”
I hesitated.
My legs didn't want to move, but I nodded stiffly and followed them, clutching the small bag in my hands like it was the only thing keeping me grounded.
My heart raced so fast, I thought it would burst from my chest. I hadn't done anything wrong. So why did I feel so…humiliated?
The office was cold, much like their altitude.
Minutes later, Lucian rolled in, his expression unreadable until his eyes locked in mine.
“What's going on here? Why did you bring my
